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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Bourdain hire as his sous chef at Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) Dimitri.
(b) Luis.
(c) Steven.
(d) Mario.

2. How many courses is the meal that Bourdain considers the finest meal he has ever eaten?
(a) Twenty courses.
(b) Ten courses.
(c) One course.
(d) Fourteen courses.

3. What do runners do?
(a) Help deliver food and provide surveillance for the chef.
(b) Do small tasks in the kitchen for the chef.
(c) Purchase ingredients at the markets.
(d) Clean the floors and counters in the restaurant.

4. What item is foreign to the Japanese staff at Les Halles?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Truffle oil.
(c) Garlic butter.
(d) Beef gravy.

5. Who is the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) Marco Ricci.
(b) Dino Romano.
(c) Leonardo Mancini.
(d) Pino Luongo.

6. What has Bourdain earned a reputation for?
(a) Being demanding.
(b) Being innovative.
(c) Taking risks.
(d) Being creative.

7. What is Bourdain's position at Brasserie Les Halles?
(a) Line cook.
(b) Owner.
(c) Executive chef.
(d) Sous-chef.

8. What is the name of the owner of Let's-Call-It-Gino's?
(a) Joe Americana.
(b) Gino.
(c) Ruby Red.
(d) Silver Shadow.

9. What sort of cuisine does Let's-Call-It-Gino's serve?
(a) Sicilian cuisine.
(b) Northern Italian cuisine.
(c) Latin American cuisine.
(d) Home-style American cuisine.

10. What is the name of Bourdain's boss in Tokyo?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Maurice.
(c) Hubert.
(d) Frederique.

11. What food does Billy's serve?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Wings.
(d) Submarines.

12. Which chef does Bourdain consider the best?
(a) Scott Bryan.
(b) Devon Bryan.
(c) Jose Bryan.
(d) Matt Bryan.

13. What do Bourdain's purveyors know not to do?
(a) Bring inferior products into his kitchen.
(b) Tell competing restaurants about Bourdain's ingredients list.
(c) Communicate with the kitchen staff.
(d) Bring the products late.

14. What do Bourdain and the first person he hires at Coco Pazzo do?
(a) Create a signature dish.
(b) Change the menu to their tastes.
(c) Hire other cooks they have worked with from other kitchens.
(d) Host a party to celebrate.

15. What does weeded mean?
(a) A spoiled entree.
(b) Someone who is high on marijuana.
(c) Running behind.
(d) A crowded restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Adam call Bourdain in "Adam Real-Last-Name-Unknown"?

2. What does floor or scum refer to?

3. How old is Bourdain when he lands a job at Tom H?

4. When Adam calls Bourdain telling him "she'll die" what is he referring to?

5. Why does Bourdain go to Tokyo for Les Halles?

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